Whitney and I had a group of best friends all through high school. We were pretty cool. So cool that we even gave our little group a name. It was kind of like the babysitter's club...except we didn't babysit. Today our reader submission is one of our best friends from our high school group. Dominique has always been super stylish and hip. We have a lot to thank her for-- she introduced Whitney to the beloved hair straightener and she taught me how to put eyeliner on my eye. Dominique is the first of our friends to get pregnant and we are SO excited! Look how smokin' she looks with that pregnant belly!
(PS- if any of you live in Fresno- check out her I Heart Fresno page!)
Pregnancy does weird things to your body, but I would have to say the most bizarre thing would be getting up one day and realizing that your stomach is now the size of a basketball. I have found that throughout this whole ordeal I’ve subconsciously been avoiding that trip to “Motherhood Maternity” in hopes of being able to squeeze and stretch my way into my non-maternity clothes for as long as I can. I admit I had to cave a few times to get those stretchy pants or bigger shoes because of swollen feet. And recently I’ve found myself purposely positioning that accent belt right below the bust line. At first it felt like the right thing to do, but the other day I noticed that all it does it draw more attention to that big belly.
(PS- if any of you live in Fresno- check out her I Heart Fresno page!)
Pregnancy does weird things to your body, but I would have to say the most bizarre thing would be getting up one day and realizing that your stomach is now the size of a basketball. I have found that throughout this whole ordeal I’ve subconsciously been avoiding that trip to “Motherhood Maternity” in hopes of being able to squeeze and stretch my way into my non-maternity clothes for as long as I can. I admit I had to cave a few times to get those stretchy pants or bigger shoes because of swollen feet. And recently I’ve found myself purposely positioning that accent belt right below the bust line. At first it felt like the right thing to do, but the other day I noticed that all it does it draw more attention to that big belly.
So, what do you think of pregnant ladies wearing belts? Is it too big of a statement for a pregnant lady at my size? Please help! Thanks roommates!
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27 comments:
Pregnancy definitely does some weird things to your body! I think it looks really cute! Have you tried the low slung belt? Jessica Alba and Heidi Klum did it when they were preggers and it looked really cute. Good luck!
Heather
I think the belt looks absolutely fab and if you feel good in it wear it! What a gorgeous pregnant lady I love the skirt!
Sarah
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xx
As far as I'm concerned, you should wear the belly proud. I think the belt is adorable. Clearly it's not "functional" as much as aesthetic for tying together your outfit and it is totally cute! If you like it, wear it!
www.melsmanyhats.blogspot.com
its cute!
Personally, I think it's adorable!
Becky from Love, Parlor Talk
If you've got it, flaunt it! In a proper way. Not too much skin to make people uncomfortable.
I wore belt all throughout my pregnancy, which ended just a few months ago so I'm all in favor of belts and heels while pregnant, which was well documented on the blog.
i love it! i say accentuate that cute baby belly!!!
i think it looks super cute too!!! go for it!
I love wearing belts up high like that during my pregnancies. Makes me feel like I have a shadow of a former waist. A big chunky belt can be very cool over a comfortable maxi dress. However, the under-belly placement of a belt looks terrible on me!
i definitely think we hit a certain point during pregnancy when a belt is not flattering anymore. i stopped wearing belts at about 6 months.
unlike when i was preggers all the attention should go to that big beautiful belly!!
be glad you are pregnant when clothes are fab and body conscious!!
belt it baby, belt it
brett
Although the belt really serves no purpose...what purpose do earrings, necklaces, and bracelets have? Nothing. Nothing but to adorn and accessorize. I think this belt is a FABULOUS accessory. It totally flatters your baby bump. I think you look totally smokin. So smokin that I want to look just like you when I am pregnant (someday far off in the future). And I will totally be sporting the belt-above-belly.
I think it's so cute! Definitely keep it :) ~ andi
so so so cute! you look fantastic, and you should show it off--belt is seriously, adorable.
The preggers belt is a total DO!
This is fabulous! Represent!! :D
I love the belt!
Being pregnant allows you to wear anything! Since no one's going to criticize a pregnant person!
I think pregnancy isn't viewed enough as a time for fashion experimentation :) You look bloody radiant, that's all I know for sure!
you look amazing!
the belt does make your belly pop out more
but you have the cutest belly ever!
you're in great shape keep it up :)
xoxo
www.onlyaflightaway.blogspot.com
Pregnancy brings about so many body changes, it's crazy. With baby 1 I didn't even wear maternity clothes, I just bought bigger sizes! With baby 2 I wanted to embrace being preggo & went with maternity clothes at about 4 months. If I have a 3, I'm wearing regular clothes & am gonna show if that bump!!! Your friend is one of the cutest pregnant ladies EVER. I love the belt, tell her to keep embracing :)
If the belt is comfortable go for it. As far as the maternity clothes are concerned, wear them! There are so many cute maternity options these days and they're so much more comfortable than regular clothes are. You can wear flattering, bump showing tops these days. Its so hard to get comfortable as pregnancy progresses so please don't make it worse by squeezing into clothes not designed for pregnancy. Best of luck w/ the rest of your pregnancy!
I like the way you are wearing the belt in the pic. It's almost empire style and it's very flattering.
xx
Heel in Mint
When i was pregnant i was wearing this belt and it looked very good one me.I got so many compliments from my friends.You will look more styling wearing a belt.
Pregnancy and Sex
During pregnancy body has changed and need to change some things with it. One option, highly recommended by doctors, is a maternity belt.
I say it's a great add to a pregnant belly. I wore TONS of belts when I was still pregnant. It was my way of adding some interest to the boring shirts I was wearing to fit my big belly. The downside is, if you're a nursing Mom, you won't be able to wear the belts afterwards (due to needed boob access). So! LIVE IT UP!
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